Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.2%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Nidaleevs Shyvana

FAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Shyvana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Shyvana wins with a 56.0% win rate (+12.0%) over Nidalee based on 25 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Shyvana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Shyvana matchup.

Nidalee Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nidalee performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Shyvana - 44.0% win rateShyvana(44.0%)
Nidalee - 44.0% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
44.0% WR
VS
Shyvana vs Nidalee matchup - 56.0% win rate
Shyvana
56.0% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Shyvana Matchup?

Shyvana wins the Nidalee vs Shyvana matchup
Winner
Shyvana
Matches: 25
44.0%
Win Rate
56.0%
0.8
CS / min
1.2
652
DMG / min
721
11,130
Gold / game
11,473
633
Heal / min
381
582
DMG Mitigated / min
1,209
0.3
CC / min
0.5
56.3%
Early Game WR
43.8%
22.2%
Late Game WR
77.8%

Nidalee vs Shyvana Matchup Summary

The Nidalee vs Shyvana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 25 recent matches analyzed, Shyvana wins with a 56.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 44.0%, giving Shyvana a 12.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Shyvana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee needs to press advantages before Shyvana reaches their power spikes, while Shyvana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Shyvana leads by 0.4 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shyvana has a strong advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Shyvana overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nidalee vs Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown

Shyvana wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

Shyvana is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Shyvana holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.8Nidalee
1.2Shyvana
Shyvana edges out Nidalee by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Shyvana.
Damage
652Nidalee
721Shyvana
Shyvana deals 69 more champion damage per minute than Nidalee. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nidalee choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Shyvana's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,130Nidalee
11,473Shyvana
Shyvana earns 343 more gold per game than Nidalee, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Shyvana slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Nidalee
0.5Shyvana
Both Nidalee and Shyvana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,215Nidalee
1,590Shyvana
Shyvana vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 374 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Shyvana can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nidalee is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nidalee, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nidalee Build Against Shyvana

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Shyvana are Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt and Lich Bane. This combination gives Nidalee an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Shyvana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nidalee vs Shyvana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee56.3%
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana43.8%
Late Game
Shyvana
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee22.2%
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana77.8%

Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.3% win rate — a 12.5 percentage point lead over Shyvana. This lopsided early game means Nidalee can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Shyvana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 77.8% win rate — 55.6 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Shyvana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nidalee must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Shyvana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Shyvana survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Nidalee Runes Against Shyvana

Domination rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs ShyvanaDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nidalee rune vs ShyvanaSudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs ShyvanaGrisly Mementos - best Nidalee rune vs ShyvanaTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Shyvana
Precision rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs ShyvanaPrecision
Triumph - best Nidalee rune vs ShyvanaLegend: Haste - best Nidalee rune vs Shyvana
100.0% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Shyvana in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Nidalee's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Nidalee matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
32.35%340.972512,85733.3%31.6%
43.33%301.164211,96444.4%41.7%
44.00%250.865211,13056.3%22.2%
40.91%220.774812,23242.9%40.0%
50.00%220.979712,44764.3%25.0%
50.00%201.073912,70136.4%66.7%
50.00%180.761112,68242.9%54.5%
33.33%150.962713,2640.0%41.7%
20.00%150.662011,75333.3%11.1%
26.67%150.85679,66125.0%33.3%
42.86%141.45688,83237.5%50.0%
57.14%141.86589,47066.7%40.0%
42.86%140.663511,43533.3%60.0%
38.46%131.55539,23742.9%33.3%
33.33%121.862611,66642.9%20.0%
18.18%111.080312,07820.0%16.7%
45.45%112.588013,52575.0%28.6%
54.55%111.967510,32660.0%50.0%
60.00%100.871413,49166.7%57.1%
20.00%102.774612,3360.0%28.6%
70.00%101.468710,64860.0%80.0%
40.00%101.45818,88550.0%33.3%
50.00%102.076712,39066.7%25.0%
30.00%103.872612,47020.0%40.0%
50.00%101.476913,47925.0%66.7%
55.56%90.882213,995100.0%20.0%
44.44%90.764911,91433.3%66.7%
44.44%92.163911,68066.7%33.3%
22.22%91.36038,4110.0%66.7%
55.56%95.775310,62260.0%50.0%
62.50%80.750611,070100.0%40.0%
25.00%81.276513,69766.7%0.0%
25.00%81.069311,7600.0%50.0%
37.50%81.669810,64933.3%40.0%
75.00%82.273712,31866.7%100.0%
25.00%80.869611,54733.3%0.0%
62.50%81.654110,158100.0%50.0%
37.50%83.590014,89933.3%40.0%
57.14%71.889013,48950.0%60.0%
71.43%71.776616,0500.0%83.3%
57.14%71.25948,52333.3%75.0%
42.86%71.082213,9970.0%50.0%
14.29%74.56949,24020.0%0.0%
66.67%61.462610,544100.0%60.0%
0.00%60.767913,3510.0%0.0%
50.00%61.579011,46850.0%50.0%
50.00%60.883615,451100.0%25.0%
33.33%61.15369,46866.7%0.0%
33.33%63.582212,60950.0%25.0%
33.33%61.374112,2210.0%50.0%
50.00%61.686311,70550.0%50.0%
50.00%60.766710,96625.0%100.0%
60.00%51.384113,26150.0%66.7%
40.00%56.887512,28550.0%0.0%
40.00%50.672612,976100.0%0.0%
40.00%51.150810,43250.0%33.3%
80.00%52.256610,088100.0%66.7%
40.00%51.675713,3090.0%50.0%
80.00%51.164112,135100.0%66.7%
40.00%51.063011,41450.0%33.3%
60.00%57.267213,416100.0%33.3%
20.00%51.75949,5540.0%50.0%
60.00%52.855412,454100.0%50.0%
0.00%50.970311,6650.0%0.0%
100.00%51.167511,199100.0%100.0%

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Nidalee vs Shyvana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Shyvana in League of Legends?

Shyvana wins the Nidalee vs Shyvana matchup with a 56.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 44.0%, a 12.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 25 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nidalee do against Shyvana in the early game?

In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Shyvana with a 56.3% win rate versus 43.8%. Nidalee players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nidalee do against Shyvana in the late game?

In the late game, Shyvana takes over the Nidalee vs Shyvana matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to 22.2%. Shyvana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nidalee vs Shyvana matchup?

Shyvana wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 56.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 12.0 percentage point advantage means Shyvana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 25 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Shyvana?

The best Nidalee build against Shyvana includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nidalee runes against Shyvana?

The best Nidalee runes against Shyvana use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nidalee vs Shyvana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nidalee counter Shyvana?

No, Nidalee struggles against Shyvana with only a 44.0% win rate. Shyvana has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Shyvana's lead.

How do I play Nidalee against Shyvana?

When playing Nidalee against Shyvana, play cautiously and avoid Shyvana's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Shyvana has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.